Osamu Takizawa

Born: 1906-11-13

Birthplace: Ushigome, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Osamu Takizawa (滝沢 修 Takizawa Osamu , 13 November 1906 – 22 June 2000 ) was a Japanese actor. He was born in Ushigome, Tokyo, Japan. Starting at the Tsukiji Little Theater, Takizawa participated in a number of theatrical troupes before forming Gekidan Mingei with Jūkichi Uno.  His was praised for his performance in Death of a Salesman and also directed a version of The Diary of Anne Frank.  Perhaps his most notable film role was in Fires on the Plain.

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Known For

Kwaidan
The Heart of Hiroshima
Fires on the Plain
The Sands of Kurobe
Hana to ryû - Dai-ni-bu: Aijô ruten
Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi
Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny
Buddha
August Without Emperor
Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts

Top Movie Credits

Kwaidan Author / Narrator (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
The Heart of Hiroshima Director of the Hospital
August Without Emperor Prime Minister Sabashi